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Referenced in
Point Break (1991)
 -  Both Kathryn Bigelow and James Cameron declared that the John Milius' film was a Big Influence in Point Break. Bigelow even gave a role to Gary Busey, who starred in Big Wednesday.
"Game-On: Big Wednesday (#1.5)" (1995)
 -  Referenced by name
Twister (1996)
Basil Poledouris: His Life and Music (1997) (V)
The Bridge on the River Kwai: An Appreciation by Filmmaker John Milius (2000) (V)
 -  mentioned once
Surf Now Apocalypse Later (2002) (TV)
 -  John Milius talkes about his movie
"High Chaparall: (#2.4)" (2004)
 -  Mentioned by name
"High Chaparall: (#2.5)" (2004)
 -  Mentioned by name
"High Chaparall: (#2.7)" (2004)
 -  Mentioned by name
Strictly Background (2007)
 -  clip included in documentary
Grindhouse (2007)
 -  discussed by characters
Death Proof (2007)
 -  mentioned in film by Zoë Bell
Features
Five Summer Stories (1972)
 -  The Pipeline footage is from this film.
Featured in
Basil Poledouris: His Life and Music (1997) (V)

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